Can a body shop legally hold your car if only an estimate was done (no repairs have been made)?

If the insurance company accepted the estimate and signed it asked the mechanic to do the work, and paid for the work in advance, that's a contract...

If I co sign for my sister to buy or lease a car, am I legally responsible for enjuries or damages incurred in an accident ?

A co-signer is only liable to repay the loan. But you could have to pay off the entire loan. Are you willing to pay that entire amount if she...

How do I go about getting temporary custody or guardianship of my niece's daughter? No dad on BC or paternity established.

You have notified CPS which is step one. You are finding an attorney, which is step two. Your attorney can review all the facts and advise you. ...

Wife forged my signature on my son's birth certificate?

Talk to your local office that issues birth certificates, but you might have to go to probate court to resolve it. Probate court handles name...

Can I break my lease in my apartment if I have severe allergies towards black mold?

The legal process is for tenant to start paying rent into escrow to the local court after giving landlord notice of a problem and time to fix it. ...

The house i currently live in has been given an eviction notice but the house is in not in my name what rights do i have ?

Assume that it applies to all occupants. An eviction notice from landlord is the first step. If the property is not vacated by the date specified...

What do I do if I paid first months rent, last months rent, and a deposit when I moved in and want to move out?

Contact the landlord, give proper notice for lease termination, and work it out. You are liable for paying all rent during the period of your...

Co-signing the loan has no effect to transfer title. You can go to the BMV and change the title to add his name. But there are other factors to...

Yes, you can sue in small claims court up to $6000 or in municipal court up to $15,000. Check the court web site for the process to follow.

Can I kick my house guest out after a week?

If the police won't assist, then yes, you must follow the eviction process. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to...